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Services for P.O. Michael Bailey
Wake: Thursday, 22 July 2010 between the hours of 1500-2000. The wake will take place at A.R. Leak and Sons Funeral Home located at 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago IL. At the family request there will be no St. Jude services at the wake.
Funeral: Friday, 23 July 2010 at 1000 hours. St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place.
Uniform: Members of the Chicago Police Department will wear their Class A Summer Dress Uniform which will consist of a short sleeve shirt.
Cemetery: There will not be a cemetery service. All ceremonial events normally taking place at the cemetery will take place at the exterior of the church.
A formal order with reporting times, locations and parking information will be forthcoming.
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The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
RIP Officer Michael Bailey.
Posted on July 22, 2010 at 12:48 AM CDT #
What is the possibility of placing tire air hoses and vehicle vacuum cleaners at fueling sites or Police Department Areas? Area vehicle maintenance sites close early, and we need these items for obvious reasons on the nite shifts!
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 12:03 AM CDT #